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  • VIDEO: Crazy crosswinds showcase pilot expertise

    Flight International
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:11 am
    Videos of landing aircraft in challenging conditions is nothing new, but this video - currently popular on YouTube - showcases how an afternoon of bad weather at Düsseldorf airport can make landing an aircraft a real test of skill for pilots.

  • VIDEO: All Black Boeing 777-300ER arrives in Auckland

    Flight International
    13 Jan 2012 | 6:38 am

  • "Maneuvers" logged by bkeegan2010

    All Flights on Jetrecord
    15 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    January 16, 2012 Aircraft: 9459T Route: KELN 1.0 hrs

  • What It is Like To Work for American Eagle Airlines

    The Blue Side Up
    junkie
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:07 pm
    This is a great video that highlights several positions with American Eagle Airlines.  If you are thinking about making the airlines a goal for you, you may enjoy this video.  It is well done because it is like talking to several different people and getting there opinions about the airline business.

  • CAT I Takeoff

    Cockpit Conversation
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:40 am
    I'll tell you about the circular yurt construction shortly, but today I couldn't pass up this story about a cat that escaped from its carrier before take-off on an Air Canada flight. Air Canada allows small pets to be carried in the passenger cabin, provided that they remain in approved pet carriers that fit on the floor under a seat. The door to the carrier was, according to the passenger 'inadvertently opened' while the carrier was being stowed. My initial guess was that the passenger wanted to give Ripples a quick snuggle before shoving it under the seat, but apparently security video…
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    ForeFlight: Intelligent Apps for Pilots

  • Bulletin: Anchorage VOR Move

    foreflight
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:56 pm
    We are re-posting the following bulletin at the request of AeroNav: Effective on 2-9-2012, the Anchorage (ANC) VOR/DME will be shut down.  The Anchorage (TED) VOR/DME will be in use. The VOR was relocated roughly 5 miles onto the Anchorage International Airport property.  Therefore, it is vital to have all of the new charts in the Anchorage region to ensure the most current fix locations, procedures, and frequencies are used.  This includes TPP, IFR Hi’s and Low’s, and Sectionals. Please note: the Supplement Alaska will also have all new Anchorage VFR flow patterns effective…

  • ForeFlight Mobile 4.3.3 and corrected KIAG plate

    foreflight
    12 Jan 2012 | 2:29 pm
    ForeFlight Mobile 4.3.3 ForeFlight Mobile 4.3.3 is now available in the App Store.  This release contains two important bug fixes: Fixed an issue that would prevent expired data from being removed from device after new data is installed, taking up extra disk space. Fixed an issue that could cause a return to home screen when using certain dashboard instruments on maps. Click here for instructions on updating your iPad or iPhone.  We recommend that all customers update. KIAG Correction Earlier today we issued an updated New York terminal procedures download for the January 12 –…

  • On AeroNav’s Digital Chart Agent Proposal

    foreflight
    16 Dec 2011 | 6:38 pm
    ForeFlight attended AeroNav’s December 13th informational session regarding its proposed Digital Chart Agent program. Approximately 70 professionals were in attendance representing avionics manufacturers, aviation software companies, aviation websites, chart makers, chart agents, industry associations, and aviation services providers. We are grateful to AeroNav for organizing and hosting the meeting. It was “spirited”, complete with rants, emotional pleas, and thoughtful feedback. Structure of the meeting: Fred Anderson, AeroNav’s director, presented a historical…

  • Awwwww.

    foreflight
    11 Dec 2011 | 5:04 pm
    Hogan, a black lab pup, snapped by photographer Mike Young on a recent Pilots ‘N Paws flight. Awwwwww. Enjoy your new home, Hogan!

  • ForeFlight Mobile 4.3.2 Available for Download

    foreflight
    8 Dec 2011 | 3:16 pm
    ForeFlight Mobile 4.3.2 is available for download in the App Store. Release notes: Fixes issue on iPhone where “Close” button did not work under certain conditions. Fixes bug where map pins did not appear after changing overlays. Improvements to TAF parsing on XM weather. Exporting additional fields (flight start and end times) to LogTen. Fixes issue where one square of the World Map did not always render correctly when overlaid with Radar or Satellite. Routes in AK will now show magnetic headings/courses even at higher latitudes. This release also contains app performance and…
 
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    Aviation eBrief

  • Business looks to expand powered hang gliding in Hawaii

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:28 pm
    The owner of Birds in Paradise on the Kauai island of Hawaii wants to expand operations.  -More- 

  • FAA reauthorization bill on the move

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:28 pm
    Despite 23 short-term FAA reauthorization bills and a brief partial shutdown last summer, House and Senate Transportation mem -More- Consider AOPA’s Aircraft Financing program with financing provided by Bank of America for your next aircraft purchase, refinance or upgrade. Call a loan specialist at 800.62.PLANE to hear about our new lower rates. Or visit us at www.aopa.org/loans for important information about the loan process.

  • DHL Express expansion to add sorting facility, workers

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:28 pm
    DHL Express USA plans to expand operations at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.  -More- Purchasing an aircraft?  Finance it! Request a Quote online, or call AirFleet Capital at (800) 390-4324 to discuss our aircraft loan programs on new and used purchases. Get approved for an aircraft loan in 1-2 business days, and with historically low, fixed rates and terms to 20 years, it’s a great time to finance your purchase!

  • Illinois city council approves runway extension

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:28 pm
    The city council in Rochelle, Ill., approved the expansion of a runway at the Rochelle Municipal Airport.  -More- 

  • Missouri airport selling land for GA improvements

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:28 pm
    Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri is selling a small airport to generate funds for general aviation improvemen -More- 
 
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    FlightBlogger - Aviation News, Commentary and Analysis

  • News Analysis: Norwegian order points to unlocked 737 market

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:37 pm
    To date, Airbus and Boeing have split three of the five announced 737 Max customers: American Airlines, Aviation Capital Group and now Norwegian Air Shuttle. Norwegian's order for 100 737-8s is a big boost for the re-engined jet as it grows its firm backlog and hardly a surprise as the northern European airline is one of Boeing's stalwart narrowbody customers. Though accompanying that order were 100 more Airbus A320neos.Fundamentally the "minimum change" Max is a derivative development from today's Next Generation 737, just as the Next Generation family was a derivative of the 737…

  • American unveils 777-300ER with Sky Interior elements

    26 Jan 2012 | 1:44 pm
    With its 1,000th unit coming down the line for Emirates, Boeing's 777 continues to evolve from its earliest incarnations. The latest interior catalog offerings, now selected by American Airlines, include a 787 and 737-style Sky Interior LED-lit entryway for its 777-300ERs, which enter the fleet in December. Long-time Boeing interior design firm Teague was believed to have been working on this feature for a while now.The features of its 777 were hinted about last year when, just days after its bankruptcy filing, the carrier announced what would be aboard its new twin. Arranged in a…

  • Aircraft Design 101: What's trust got to do with it?

    23 Jan 2012 | 9:50 am
    As we approach Wendesday's Boeing full year 2011 and quarterly earnings report, which is sure to be filled with questions of the pace of 787 and 747-8 deliveries and production ramp up, the burden of travelled work and change incorporation has been the central theme of aircraft development over the past decade. I've recently started reading a new book called Smart Trust, by Stephen Covey and Greg Link, recommended to me by a colleague. It explores the role of trust in creating a prosperous, more energetic and happier organization, whether in microfinance in developing nations, the…

  • Bombardier hints at Odyssey CSeries order

    20 Jan 2012 | 5:13 pm
    As part of its PrivatAir CSeries CS100 order announced yesterday, Bombardier provided a significant allusion to one of its unannounced customers."Included among the 11 customers that have selected the CSeries aircraft are major network carriers, national carriers, premium airlines serving city centre airports, a low-cost airline, leasing companies and now, with the order from PrivatAir announced today, a full service provider to airline partners," said Philippe Poutissou, Vice President, Marketing, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. The orders are indicated as follows: Firm orders for…

  • Photo of Note: A juxtaposition of transportation safety and professionalism

    19 Jan 2012 | 5:47 pm
    At yesterday's Airbus Training Center event, professionalism and transportation safety kept coming up as a topic of conversation and how it remains the centerpiece for maintaining the integrity of global transit. While it wasn't mentioned explicitly, these were the two pictures that kept coming to mind.Submitted without further comment.
 
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    AOPA Pilot Blog: Reporting Points

  • Overdue recognition for the Tuskegee Airmen

    Mike Collins
    24 Jan 2012 | 2:27 pm
    World War II’s Tuskegee Airmen are receiving well-deserved attention this month, following the release of George Lucas’ movie Red Tails. Here’s a short video well worth viewing, produced for the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History and Culture. I had the privilege of working with Patrick Anderson’s video crew while telling the story of Matt and Tina Quy’s original Tuskegee Stearman (see “Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen,” December 2011 AOPA Pilot). The plane is now on display in the National Air and Space Museum’s…

  • Icy fuselage vs. survival hut and machete

    Alyssa Miller
    17 Jan 2012 | 12:58 am
    Photo by Cameron LawsonWhen you’re in an iced-over Beechcraft Musketeer fuselage at night in the Montana wilderness, you have a lot of time to think. There’s really not much else to do. Rocky Mountain College student pilot Donne Rossow and I had known each other about two hours before we (voluntarily) found ourselves shoulder to shoulder in the fuselage, which creaked and crackled every time we moved and had a door that refused to latch shut. We didn’t talk much because we were trying to stay warm and sleep—conditions that aren’t really conducive to girl talk—but it sure…

  • Now for the machete

    Alyssa Miller
    13 Jan 2012 | 12:19 pm
    Treasuring the last of the warmth of being indoors before heading to the Surratt Winter Survival Clinic this afternoon. Thankfully all of my survival gear that I checked at Dulles made it to Kalispell, and I’ve consolidated my packing to be able to carry as much of it as possible on my person. My backpack is stuffed with two changes of clothes, extra socks, food, knife, Leatherman, two flashlights (including one that flashes like a beacon), utility rope, fire starter (it definitely creates sparks), mirror (signaling device), water filter and water bottle, thermos, hand and foot warmers, and…

  • Survival time: Two nights outside in Montana

    Alyssa Miller
    11 Jan 2012 | 6:18 pm
    It’s 39 degrees Fahrenheit outside, my toes, knees, and fingers are cold. Note to self: Pack more layers. Like any pilot preparing for an exciting or particularly challenging flight mission, I’m preparing for an upcoming aviation-related mission—a winter survival course near Kalispell, Mont., Jan. 13 through 15. The majority of the course occurs on Saturday, and the weather is forecast to be sunny with a high of 39 degrees Fahrenheit. While most pilots review charts or “fly” their challenging course on a simulator or check out the destination airport environment on Google Earth,…

  • They don’t fly ‘em like that anymore…

    Jill Tallman
    10 Jan 2012 | 4:08 pm
    Channel surfing the other night, I knew I’d hit the jackpot when I saw the Twin Beech zoom through a hangar. Yup, it was “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,” starring Spencer Tracy, Jonathan Winters, Phil Silvers, and two stunt pilots named Paul Mantz and Frank Tallman. Tallman (are you wondering if we’re related? More on that in a minute*) flew the Beechcraft D-18 through a billboard as well as the hangar. The billboard was constructed of balsa wood so that it would fly apart easily when Tallman blew through it. As it turned out, the balsa wood had been allowed to…
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    Flight International

  • VIDEO: Crazy crosswinds showcase pilot expertise

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:11 am
    Videos of landing aircraft in challenging conditions is nothing new, but this video - currently popular on YouTube - showcases how an afternoon of bad weather at Düsseldorf airport can make landing an aircraft a real test of skill for pilots.

  • Pioneering aviator Harriet Quimby centenary approaches

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:18 am
      A centenary is soon upon us but this event had been overshadowed by a tragedy which shares the same anniversary month. Harriet Quimby was the first female aviator to fly an aeroplane solo across the English Channel from an airfield at Whitfield to land near Boulogne Sur Mer on the 16th April 1912. But this pioneering and inspirational achievement by a female aviator was overshadowed by the Titanic disaster, which filled the newspaper headlines back then. Martin Young, chairman of The Harriet Quimby Centenary Project, wants to ensure that the centenary is not overshadowed by the Titanic…

  • Latest news from the EADS results press conference

    17 Jan 2012 | 4:06 am
    This morning EADS delivered its business highlights from 2011. Follow @FlightDKM, @MaxABed and @Thisdell who are covering the event live for Flightglobal or follow the live stream below:From EADS:Hamburg, 17 January 2012 - EADS turned 2011 into a year of growth and remarkablyimproved performance: The Group reached a record order intake thanks to the strongcommercial aircraft momentum - particularly due to the A320neo's astounding marketreception - and solid performance in Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter.At a joint New Year's press conference with Airbus, EADS CEO Louis Gallois said: "Our…

  • VIDEO: All Black Boeing 777-300ER arrives in Auckland

    13 Jan 2012 | 6:38 am

  • Boeing 737 and Airbus A320: Cockpit differences

    12 Jan 2012 | 10:24 am
    A student at the Baltic Aviation Academy has released a video highlighting the differences between Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 cockpits. Presenting the video is ATPL integrated student Pranas Drulis who provides a like by like comparison of B737 and A320 control devices, cockpit, engine failure control and comfort.  He darts back and forth to each aircraft simulator to demonstrates the points he wants to make. He talks about the benefits and the shortcomings of each cockpit. It's a simple, easy video to follow but do you agree with his observations? Would you want him as your first…
 
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    Ask a Flight Instructor

  • LAWRS

    Mike Mosier
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:05 pm
    When I look at approaches for KCGF I noted there was no frequency for Weather. When I look at the A/FD I see theweather source listed as LAWRS. What is this and how does it impact me as a pilot? Thanks mm  

  • Changes to CFI practical test

    Grant Haddix
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:21 pm
    I have heard that the FAA has refocused the CFI practical test to be much more focused on scenario based training. Is this the case and any suggestions for preparation?  finally, will the PTS be changed to reflect this?

  • Traffic Information Services (TIS) alerts – Distracting During Flight Training?

    Ellisr
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:55 pm
    Question 1 I am training on a C172 G1000 with TIS and this afternoon in the training area there were 4 other planes within a 4 mile radius flying randomly at vartious altitiudes I assume practicing stuff for their check rides. I am the student and I felt uncomfortable with the traffic especially because I could not get visual on any of the other planes.  My instructor suggested turning off the TIS as it was disstracting me and making me nervous (which it was) but my gut feel was we should visual the traffic or fly somewhere else less crowded. I am interested on the thoughts of other CFIs…

  • CFI requirements for a Flight Review in a twin-engine aircraft

    Jo Pilot
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:38 pm
    I fly a Cessna 421 and have a friend who is a CFI, but not a CFII or an MEI.  Can he sign me off for a BFR?

  • Comm Instr RW to ASEL Private Medical Cert

    JD
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:49 am
    I have a current 3rd class med cert and am being told I need to go buy a student pilot cert. Does anyone know if that is a waste of money, shouldn’t my endorsement for solo be annotated in my logbook instead of the back of the medical cert. since I already have Comm/Instrument Helicopter FAA License, current medical cert. and a logbook? Thanks for any help with this. 
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    PlaneBuzz

  • PlaneBusiness Banter Now Posted!

    25 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am
    Good evening everyone. This week's issue of PlaneBusiness Banter is now posted. This week we're talking a lot about the two airlines that call Dallas-Ft.Worth home -- American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Last week Southwest Airlines rolled out its fourth quarter earnings results -- making the airline the first to report for the quarter. Overall the airline posted numbers that were just a bit better than expected, although the "noise" from the airline's merger with AirTran will continue into 2012. The airline also updated its list of AirTran cities it is keeping and those it is putting on…

  • PlaneBusiness Banter Now Posted!

    18 Jan 2012 | 3:16 am
    Good evening everyone. We have a busy week this week in PlaneBusiness Banter. We are talking about Southwest Airlines and its new seating configuration on its 737-700s, we're talking about WestJet's plans to start flying turboprops, we take a look at why one analyst downgraded JetBlue to a "sell" rating this last week, we talk about what a great week the airline sector enjoyed last week, and, oh yes, we talk a lot about American Airlines. And Delta Air Lines. And US Airways. I'll tell you why and how Delta Air Lines could successfully bid on, and be allowed to purchase, a piece of AMR. (Can…

  • PlaneBusiness Banter is Back!

    11 Jan 2012 | 1:47 am
    Hello everyone. It's time once again to jump into the fray. Our Holiday Hiatus is over. Time to close out the story on 2011 and start the story of 2012. The first issue of PlaneBusiness Banter for 2012 is now posted. This week we talk a lot about airline stocks. We look at how they performed for the last week, the last month, the last quarter and the last year. The good news? The sector posted a huge fourth quarter. Not so good news -- yearly stock performance numbers were horrible. But hey, the quarterly numbers are much more important. In addition, contrary to a number of wire service and…

  • PlaneBusiness Banter Now Available for Subscribers

    30 Dec 2011 | 3:27 pm
    Hello again! Just a short note to let subscribers know that PlaneBusiness Banter is once again accessible. Apparently the company that houses our server decided to move it last night. And not tell us. Not good. This caused all kinds of things to happen. But I think we've worked out all the kinks and all the electrons are once again working as they should after a couple of reboots and a handful of tweaks.   Just glad they did this during an "off" time, and not in the middle of a publishing timeframe. Our apologies for any inconvenience, stress, or other unnecessary angst this may…

  • Access to PlaneBusiness Banter Down

    30 Dec 2011 | 10:53 am
    Hello everyone. "Almost Happy New Year" to all of you! Don't know if this is an omen for 2012, but this morning we woke up and found that the SQL database that controls access for PlaneBusiness Banter subscribers had short-circuited. The PlaneBusiness site itself is still up, but for now, subscribers cannot access PlaneBusiness Banter when they attempt to log in. Bad timing -- as most of our geeky friends are not at their computers this week. I'll let everyone know here when the site is back up.
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    Daily Aero-News Network Podcast

  • ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 01.27.1

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:29 am
    Gingrich wants a manned Moon base by 2021. Boeing has mixed news for investment analysts. And a proposed helicopter noise law might not really do much. Sponsored By... www.diamondaircraft.com

  • ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 01.26.12

    26 Jan 2012 | 3:28 pm
    Stratolaunch breaks ground in the Mohave Desert. California police departments are selling off their helicopters. And a GA pilot is accused of smuggling immigrants past checkpoints. Sponsored By... www.diamondaircraft.com

  • ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 01.25.12

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:52 am
    TSA ticks off another US Senator. DOT has new rules to help airline customers. And armed airline pilots want more freedom to carry. Sponsored By... www.diamondaircraft.com

  • ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 01.24.12

    23 Jan 2012 | 9:22 pm
    Sebring's LSA show brings mixed reviews. The Pentagon IDs six Marines killed in a helicopter crash. And Bombardier announces a deal for up to 10 C100s. Sponsored By... www.diamondaircraft.com

  • ANN Special Feature: Being Current vs. Being Safe - 01.23.12

    23 Jan 2012 | 10:45 am
    ANN's Paul Plack talks with CFI Bob Miller of Over The Airwaves about the FAA's definition of "current," versus what's really required to be safe. FMI: www.overtheairwaves.com Sponsored By... www.diamondaircraft.com
 
 
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    Aviation Mentor

  • New Year, New Photos

    John Ewing
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:07 pm
    Very hectic teaching schedule the last six weeks due to warm and dry conditions, but the weather has finally become winter-like. More posts in the hopper, but until then ... some photos. Descent to Clear Lake Coastal Range Bay Area Morning Fog Rolls in at Mavericks Valley Light Mission Peak Altamont Windmills Near Panoche Also Near Panoche Winter Arrived a few days ago ... Lake Merced San Francisco San Joaquin Sunrise Scaggs Island Inbound Valley Fog Advecting Westward Near Tracy Windmills and Fog Zeppelin Sunset

  • 3DBB

    John Ewing
    17 Jan 2012 | 12:28 am
    It occurred to me a few months ago that the iPad has become my very own version of the 3DBB. Some explanation may be in order. When I ask people about my age if they remember a cartoon called Tennessee Tuxedo many do not. Perhaps Total Television, the production company that produced it, only had regional arrangements with CBS. Maybe it only aired in certain areas of the country. Or maybe as a kid I just watched too much TV. In any event, the Tennessee Tuxedo plots always seemed to follow a similar pattern. Tennessee (a penguin voiced by Don Adams) and his walrus pal Chumley had some sort of…

  • Top 10 GA Stories of 2011

    John Ewing
    26 Dec 2011 | 2:04 pm
    As the year draws to a close, pilot/pundits inevitably review what's happened and theorize about what's to come. Here are my picks for the top ten GA stories of 2011. iPad Takes Off Early in 2011 AOPA produced a iPad spoof video that made fun of the new-fangled device, but barely a month later several charter operators had received OpSpec approval for the iPad EFB. Hot on the heels of that news, the iPad 2 was released with a smaller form factor and an improved screen. By year's end, Apple made multi-tasking gestures standard, virtually every EFB app had introduced more and more features, and…

  • LogTen Pro, Version 6

    John Ewing
    26 Dec 2011 | 7:00 am
    Paper logbooks have a certain charm for both seasoned and neophyte pilots alike. Thumbing through a paper logbook is an experience that an electronic logbook has a hard time matching, but the more hours you have recorded the more difficult it is to manage and track currency and aeronautical experience. That's why I encourage pilots I train to duplicate the times recorded in their paper logbook in some sort of electronic format. Many pilots resist migrating to an electronic logbook because training flights require an instructor's signature, or because they need a place to record endorsements,…

  • Holiday Wishes

    John Ewing
    24 Dec 2011 | 3:07 pm
    Here's a modest holiday gift: A few photos that I've been saving. Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year. Missed Approach, near Healdsburg Wine Country Winter A piece of history Lake Chabot Bay Area Winter STS ILS 32, past LUCEE Livermore Valley Wine Country, again STS ILS, approaching minima Monterey Bay Between Layers Near Mt. Toro Near San Rafael Near Watsonville On Top, mostly ... Final into Palo Alto Pt. Reyes Sacramento Deep Water Channel Sacramento Fall On Top Mooney at Sunset Downwind, Oakland Sonoma Valley Winter
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    Cockpit Conversation

  • CAT I Takeoff

    26 Jan 2012 | 10:40 am
    I'll tell you about the circular yurt construction shortly, but today I couldn't pass up this story about a cat that escaped from its carrier before take-off on an Air Canada flight. Air Canada allows small pets to be carried in the passenger cabin, provided that they remain in approved pet carriers that fit on the floor under a seat. The door to the carrier was, according to the passenger 'inadvertently opened' while the carrier was being stowed. My initial guess was that the passenger wanted to give Ripples a quick snuggle before shoving it under the seat, but apparently security video…

  • Solve for X

    17 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    Today someone in an aviation workplace was either amused or insulted, I'm not sure which, by my excitement that he was genuinely using trigonometry for real things. I'm afraid that he may have thought that my excitement and admiration was over the fact that he knew how use trigonometry at all, but really this is just one cool part of a very cool project he is working on. What do you think he's up to?

  • Helicopter Charter

    13 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    I'm not currently working with helicopters, either as a charter customer or with a company that operates rotary ring aircraft, but I had to love this trojan horse spam. Your order for our air commuter services has been received and processed. The chopper will be at your disposal from 3.30 p.m. wednesday to 5.45 tuesday. Once again, the rates are as follows: 1 hour in the air: 824$ Takeoff / Landing: 229$ 1 hour down time on the ground: 163$ Longest fly-time is 5 hours. When flying for longer distances, a co-pilot is needed, and the cost accordingly grows by 133$ an hour. Bill.doc 747kb With…

  • Truth Be Told

    1 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    The post from a few days ago didn't actually herald my being back. It was actually an indication that I'd neglected the blog for so long that a post I had written long ago and postdated to the far future came due and published itself. I didn't have a good plan for when to schedule it at the time and had been punting it forward through time for years. See, I'm a person of obsessions. Some last a week. Some last for years. Some dwindle and are then rekindled. I blogged pretty much daily for almost ten years. (Cockpit Conversation was not my first blog). I blogged because I wanted to, and…

  • Not the Weather Report

    29 Dec 2011 | 10:18 am
    I have a few requests to blog about the weather more, and I mean to, but somehow haven't for a while. I was going to today, with a report on the Weather Channel as a jumping-off point, but then I realized something that sidetracked me on that entry. There's two sorts of being identified as the blogger. One is when someone who reads the blog meets me, or perhaps already knew me but figures out that I am me. Those ones are great, because if you read the blog you must know I mean well, plus you like the blog: no one goes on reading something they dislike. The kind I find more uncomfortable is…
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    How I Am Becoming An Astronaut

  • Astronaut Application SENT! :)

    21 Jan 2012 | 8:31 pm
    Astronaut application official submitted!!! :-)

  • I think I would enjoy this view!

    17 Oct 2011 | 10:20 pm

  • Ask a question to Astronaut Mike Fossum!

    17 Oct 2011 | 10:17 pm
    Want to ask a question to an astronaut in space? Now's your chance! If you have a question for the commander of the International Space Station, let SPACE.com know! This Wednesday (Oct. 19), SPACE.com will be speaking to NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, who is currently living and working aboard the station. He also happens to be my favorite Aggie!http://www.space.com/13303-space-station-astronauts-reader-questions.html

  • Astronaut Candidate Selection Timeline

    2 Oct 2011 | 7:47 pm
    Fall 2011 - Vacancy Announcement opens in USAJOBSJanuary 13, 2012 - Vacancy Announcement closesMarch-July 2012 - Qualified Applications reviewed to determine Highly Qualified applicants. Qualifications Inquiry form sent to Supervisors/References and civilian applicants contacted by mail to obtain an FAA medical exam.June-September 2012 - Highly Qualified applications reviewed to determine IntervieweesAugust-October 2012 - Interviewees brought to JSC for preliminary interview, medical evaluation, and orientation. Interviewees will be selected from the Highly Qualified group and contacted on a…

  • This made me smile today......

    29 Sep 2011 | 5:41 pm
    NASA WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS IN THE FALL OF 2011 FOR AN ASTRONAUT CANDIDATE CLASS OF 2013. PLEASE CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.http://astronauts.nasa.gov/
 
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    Indy Transponder

  • Indy Transponder 28-JAN-2012 1145z

    XPDR
    28 Jan 2012 | 5:57 am
    American Heroes Air Show returns to Lee County - News-Press | Helicopters from all facets of law enforcement and public safety will roar into Lee County.  The American Heroes Air Show, the nation's premier helicopter-only air show, makes a return visit to the Lee County Sports Complex from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday. The Lee County Sheriff's Office is assisting in the set up and coordination of the event.... The EXTRA 330SC Gets a Fresh Look for 2012 - Mike Goulian Airshows | Taken at Oxford Aviation.  The EXTRA 330SC will have a brand new look for 2012. The experts at Oxford…

  • Indy Transponder 27-JAN-2012 2230z

    XPDR
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:32 pm
    National Aviation Hall of Fame Adds Aerospace Pioneers to Board - ASB | The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) today announced the addition of two outstanding aviation professionals to their Board of Trustees, Jack Pelton and George Saling. Jack is the retired Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cessna Aircraft Company. A native of California, Jack has over three decades of aviation experience. He joined Cessna in 2000 as Vice President of Product Engineering. He was named President and Chief Executive Officer in 2003 and Chairman in 2005. Prior to joining Cessna he was…

  • Superbowl Air Experience Feb 3rd & 4th - Super Member Flights

    XPDR
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:21 am
    Out of town guests, Corporate Execs, Super Fans, SUPER MEMBERS! SUPER MEMBERSHIP - Individual ~ $300Experience the Superbowl excitement in a UH-1 Huey Helicopter!  Flights will depart the Downtown Indianapolis Heliport from 12-5pm.  We will be touring the Superbowl festivities by air.  Flight time is approx. 15 mins.  Bring your cameras!SUPER MEMBERS - Private Reserved Aircraft ~ $2,0006 (six) Super Members will experience the Superbowl excitement in a UH-1 Huey Helicopter!  Tour the Superbowl festivities and depart from the Downtown Indianapolis Heliport. We will be…

  • Indy Transponder 27-JAN-2012 1145z

    XPDR
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:52 am
    Red Checkers grounded after forced landing - TVNZ | The Air Force Red Checkers have been grounded after one of the aerobatics planes made a forced landing in the central North Island.  The lead Airtrainer, Red Checkers 1, was flying from Ohakea Air Base in the Manawatu to... Air show set to attract thousands - Bay of Plenty Times | Experienced flight instructor Phil Hooker will be flying high at the bigger-than-ever air show in Tauranga over the weekend.  Mr Hooker is flying six different aircraft in 10 displays over the two days of the Classics of the Sky Tauranga City Airshow at…

  • Indy Transponder 26-JAN-2012 2115z

    XPDR
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:21 pm
    Two More Join AirVenture Air Show Lineup from News from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh | Two highly popular aerobatic performers have been added to the daily air show lineup at EAA AirVenture 2012, which will be held July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. French team at work. Picture by Kevin Techer - Bonjour Blue Sky   Air show preparing for April takeoff - Macon.com | WARNER ROBINS -- The air show at Robins Air Force Base is still three months away, but organizers sought Monday to whet appetites for the event.  Lt. Col. Dwayne Gray, who is in charge of the show for the…
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  • Maritime Buzz Job

    Bruce Landsberg
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:47 am
    As the details of the Italian cruise ship accident, the Costa Concordia, came out this mishap began to bear an uncanny resemblance to the aeronautical pastime of buzzing. The ship was on a pre-programmed course, one that it and other vessels took hundreds of times before. The ship’s captain, Francesco Schettino apparently deviated from the [...]

  • The Campaign Time Machine

    Bruce Landsberg
    19 Jan 2012 | 7:51 am
    On a Sunday talk show Newt Gingrich announced he was reviving one of Abraham Lincoln’s campaign strategies – (this is not an endorsement of either Newt or Lincoln – merely a report). He noted that  Lincoln wanted to debate Stephen Douglas back in 1858 but Douglas would have nothing to do with it.   Lincoln promised [...]

  • Of forecasts and facts

    Bruce Landsberg
    11 Jan 2012 | 2:49 pm
    On two local flights over the holidays the weather dissemination system didn’t exactly work as one might hope.  Day 1 – Cessna 172 flight to a small airport about 40 miles to the northwest. Forecast was for great weather: ceiling above 10,000 visibility greater than 6 miles – no mention of snow flurries. Shortly after [...]

  • Ice – Tis the season!

    Bruce Landsberg
    4 Jan 2012 | 3:30 pm
    This is a reminder regarding ice – seems appropriate for the season.  Below is an edited NTSB Preliminary report on a fatal TBM 700 accident that happened just before Christmas: On December 20, 2011, about 1005 eastern standard time, a Socata TBM 700, collided with terrain following an in-flight loss of aircraft control near Morristown, [...]

  • Savoring Flight and a Reminder

    Bruce Landsberg
    21 Dec 2011 | 2:29 pm
    In this holiday week one wants to think of family and friends and how we might get along a little better nationally and internationally. I’ll leave the inspirational messages to others  but in thinking back over the last year, I still am awed about what aircraft allow us to accomplish. I’ve had the privilege to [...]
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  • What is it like to be a flight attendant?

    13 Jan 2012 | 5:14 am
    This from Baltic Aviation Academy:Marius Brazys, who has recently joined Baltic Aviation Academy as a sales project manager in the Initial Pilot Training School, has a strong background and extensive experience in working within the aviation industry. Having worked as a senior flight attendant on Boeing 737, Fokker 50, Fokker 100 and Dash 8-Q400 types of aircraft for a total of over 4 years, Marius is just the right guy to explain us what it really means to be a flight attendant. 1.There are many people dreaming to become flight attendants; however, they rarely act on their dreams. As I know,…

  • Donate to Cancer Research, Get Delta Skymiles

    20 May 2011 | 9:04 pm
    Press release:Delta Skymiles Awarded to National Foundation for Cancer Research DonorsThe National Foundation for Cancer Research has launched a program in which donors can choose to receive Delta Skymiles when making donations of $25 or more. Donors receive 10 Skymiles for every dollar donated to cancer research. “Our donors are very important to us, and we appreciate every dollar they can give to help us get one step closer to finding a cure for cancer,” said Franklin C. Salisbury, Jr., President of NFCR. “By working with Delta Airlines, we are very pleased to award Skymiles to donors…

  • Investors Waiting On Cirrus Counter-Offer

    26 Apr 2011 | 8:27 pm
    NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2011In March, industry consultant and investment banker Brian Foley published a report exploring the buying up of US general-aviation companies by foreign entities. In doing so, he unwittingly discovered a widespread penchant for getting one particular company, Cirrus Aircraft, back under US control.Cirrus, based in Duluth, Minnesota, designs and manufactures small, single-engine aircraft that are highly regarded for their modern technology and innovative safety features. Cirrus is viewed by many to be part of America's aviation heritage, but its sale to…

  • Women of Aviation Worldwide Week

    25 Apr 2011 | 6:29 am
    This press release was received by Thirty Thousand Feet:Calhoun Air Center Soars Above and Beyond Port Lavaca, Texas - March 8, 2011 marked the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, in celebration, the aviation community proclaimed the entire week to be Women of Aviation Worldwide Week (WOAW). Calhoun Air Center embraced the main goal of the event which was to show females worldwide that they care capable of achieving their dreams; specifically that a career in aviation is an advantageous outlet for them. This weekend, airport manager, Dianna Stanger offered free helicopter rides…

  • Pilot Exposure to Criminal and Civil Liabilities on the Job

    9 Mar 2011 | 5:07 am
    The following guest post was written by Michael W. Johnson, the President and CEO of Paramount Aviation Resources Group. It was motivated when Continental Airlines mechanic John Taylor was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the crash of the Concorde flight AF4590.The recent ruling by the French Court convicting Continental Airlines mechanic John Taylor for involuntary manslaughter for the crash of the Concorde flight AF 4590 in July, 2000 brings to light the vulnerability airline personnel face as part of their job. One of the interesting aspects of this case was that Taylor, an…
 
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  • 7 Jan 2012 | 6:16 am

    7 Jan 2012 | 6:16 am
    I leave the plane out for one single night in New Jersey, and this is what happens. I keed, I keed - she's down for her ten-thousand hour inspection. She will be in pieces for about a month while the mechanics do their thing. This is a huge inspection and they will be doing stuff I haven't seen before. For example, taking the tail off. Lots more pics and vids to come.

  • 28 Dec 2011 | 8:49 am

    28 Dec 2011 | 8:49 am
    This continues from my last two (non-reindeer) posts, so read down to catch up.I got a whole whack of information in this post from AvCanada, specifically the accident speculation thread. Stuff in quotes is taken verbatim from the discussion thread.This is the ILS approach chart for Runway 35T into Resolute Bay. Do NOT use this to navigate, it's out-of-date now.This is what the ILS into Resolute Bay looks like. The ceiling in this approach was 1,300':On August 20th 2011, First Air flight 6560 was a 737 travelling from Yellowknife to Resolute Bay with 15 people on board, including four crew…

  • 26 Dec 2011 | 8:05 am

    26 Dec 2011 | 8:05 am
    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Lisa, myself and the angriest and smelliest reindeer ever :)

  • 21 Dec 2011 | 1:42 pm

    21 Dec 2011 | 1:42 pm
    I'm referencing my last post, so read down to get caught up.Those of you who guessed there may have been some confusion with the Teterboro VOR and ILS frequencies, you win a cookie!The inbound ILS course was set, but when the non-flying pilot read the chart and saw the TEB frequency in the 108 mhz range, he thought "108 is an ILS frequency", and tuned it and identified it. It's not quite that simple,so I'll paraphrase from Wiki:VORs are assigned radio channels between 108.0 MHz and 117.95 MHz. Turns out the first 4 MHz is shared with the ILS band though. To leave channels for ILS, in the…

  • 18 Dec 2011 | 9:17 am

    18 Dec 2011 | 9:17 am
    Something happened recently that I want to share with you. We made a mistake, and learned from it. As part of our SMS (Safety Management System), when we make mistakes we try to identify the root cause, and then come up with a way to mitigate the situation so we don't make the same mistake in the future.We fly to KTEB, Teterboro New Jersey, a lot. It's where most of the corporate jets go when they have passengers who wish to do business in downtown Manhattan. It's about a 30-40 minute drive from the airport to Wall Street, and the airport has less congestion than Newark, JFK or La Guardia. A…
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  • Airspeed Rolls Out New Website! This Site Now Archive-Only.

    8 Jan 2012 | 3:41 pm
    After a successful run of six years on the Blogger platform, we've outgrown it. Please head over to www.airspeedonline.com to see the new blog and catch up on all of the news and content from Airspeed and its related projects!We've migrated all of the content from this Blogger site (more than 400 posts, including the show notes from more than 200 episodes) over the new site, so you won't miss a thing.This site will remain online so that the huge number of links that have accumulated over the years will stay active. But we'll no longer be updating this site. We're sorry for any inconvenience,…

  • Airspeed Upgrading its Website (Pardon Our Dust!)

    3 Jan 2012 | 10:33 am
    If you've been redirected here by www.airspeedonline.com, it's because there's good news here at Airspeed. We're revamping the Airspeed web experience!After using this Blogger site for most of the last six years as a place to keep show notes and provide updates about the show, it's time to update things to provide a more complete user experience. For whatever reason, organizations evaluating Airspeed's reach have looked solely to the Blogger site and have regarded it as Airspeed's sole online presence. I guess it's hard to blame some of them. For many, online media means the web and nothing…

  • Airshows 101 at ICAS 2011

    6 Dec 2011 | 11:35 am
    These are the show notes to an audio episode. You can listen to the show audio by clicking here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/airspeed/AirspeedICASAS101.mp3. Better yet, subscribe to Airspeed through iTunes or your other favorite podcatcher. It’s all free!I’m once again at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas for the annual convention of the International Council of Air Shows (“ICAS”).It’s the annual event at which the airshow community in North America gets together to talk about the recently completed season, catalog the collective experience, and plan for the next year’s operations. Just…

  • ICAS 2011 - Day 1

    5 Dec 2011 | 10:24 am
    This is a regular blog post that updates listeners and viewers on events in the Airspeed world. Airspeed is an audio and video Internet media source that brings the best in aviation and aerospace to media devices and desktops everywhere. If you’re looking for the audio and video content, please check the other entries on the site. It’s all here! In the meantime, enjoy this update about what’s going on in Airspeed’s world.I’m here at the ICAS Convention at Paris Las Vegas for a few days. I again hit Airshows 101 yesterday and then got reacquainted with the airshow pros. The opening…

  • Flying through the Totality

    15 Nov 2011 | 5:00 pm
    These are the show notes to an audio episode. You can listen to the show audio by clicking here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/airspeed/AirspeedTotality.mp3. Better yet, subscribe to Airspeed through iTunes or your other favorite podcatcher. It’s all free!Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see something 70 miles wide moving over the landscape at almost 1,700 miles per hour?I think it was a Carl Sagan essay where I first heard the experience described. He had that very experience standing on a hilltop with hundreds of other people. All expected the experience and understood what was…
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    Nuts About Southwest

  • SWA Stew: Episode 37

    bthomas
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:03 pm
    We take the show on the road to Sundance, for the 37th Episode of the SWA Stew. 

  • Flash Forward: The Birth of our first Dash 800

    blusk
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:23 pm
    Featured Picture:  -800_1.jpg Normally, I write about the past, but this post is about history in the making.  As a certified “av geek,” one of the things that fascinates me about airplane construction is how a bunch of metal comes together to form an airliner.  Dara Schmidt, our Boeing Representative, has been supplying us “av geek caviar” with a series of photos showing our first 737-800 under construction.   The 737 fuselages are assembled at Spirit Aerospace in Wichita (a future Southwest city).  In the manufacturing process, down is sometimes up, and…

  • Flashback Fridays: Off to the Desert

    blusk
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:54 am
    Featured Picture:  fbf_12012-1.jpg Thirty years ago, Southwest Airlines followed Horace Greely’s advice of “Go west, young man,” when we opened San Diego, Phoenix, and Las Vegas on January 31, 1982.  I had hoped to include some early photos from San Diego this week, but the ones I thought I had found were for Phoenix.  I will keep looking, but in the meantime, we have some interesting photos from our early days in the desert.   Let’s start in Vegas Baby!  The station opened with 29 Employees and 29 flights serving nine cities.  The photo above shows the…

  • Extra Sections for the Big Game! [UPDATED!]

    bowen
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:04 am
    WE HEARD YOU, NEW ENGLAND FANS!  SUPER EXTRA SECTIONS BETWEEN PROVIDENCE AND INDIANAPOLIS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SUPER GAME WEEKEND! After I blogged yesterday about our Super Extra Sections to/from Indianapolis, lots of you very rightly corrected our shocking lack of knowledge about the New England Patriots and which airport is closer to them.  And here’s our response!  Now available for sale—extra service between T. F. Green Airport in Providence and Indianapolis for the Friday before the big game (February 3rd) and the Monday after (February 6th).   Enjoy,…

  • You Make Me Feel Like Sundancin' [LIVE BLOG]

    bthomas
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:34 pm
    Featured Picture:  southwestsundance.jpg Southwest is a proud sponsor of the Sundance Film Festival, and part of that sponsorship is being able to see the fruits of our labor during festival week. The following is a live chronicle of what the Southwest Sundance Team is doing out here, along with a few completely unrelated anecdotes along the way.  Wednesday, January 254:23PMMy time is winding down.  The end is nigh.  What a great experience this has been.  The winter air is biting, but the scenery is beautiful. Last night, I caught the movie GOATS, directed…
 
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  • REF 129 B737 NG Captains Skymark Japan - February and March Screenings with Rishworth Aviation Limited

    22 Jan 2012 | 8:43 pm
    Company: Rishworth Aviation Limited Description: Contract Term: 3 years, renewable Location/Base: Commuting (Kobe, Japan base) Ref #: 129 Aircraft Type: B737-6/7/8/900 NG Benefits 10 days off a month, 9 consecutive , tickets home, 20 days leave, great pay & allowances , Worldwide Medical & Loss of Income insurances Rishworth provides you with both worldwide Medical Insurance cover AND Personal Accident and Illness (Loss of Income / Income Protection) Insurance at no cost to you and Minimum Requirements -B737 EFIS or NG type rated -Total time: 5,000 + hours -Total Jet PIC time: 1500 +…

  • REF 570:Skymark B737NG Captain - NON TYPE RATED!!! Your chance to fly B737NG with Rishworth Aviation Limited

    22 Jan 2012 | 8:43 pm
    Company: Rishworth Aviation Limited Description: Contract Term: 3 years Location/Base: Commuting (Kobe or Tokyo base) Ref #: 570 Aircraft Type: B737-6/7/8/900 NG Benefits 10 days off a month, 9 consecutive , tickets home, 20 days leave, great pay & allowances , Worldwide Medical & Loss of Income insurances Requirements: Minimum Requirements -Must have Glass Cockpit Jet Aircraft Type rating and experience -Total Flight time: 5000 hours -Total PIC time: 1500 hours (Jet Glass Cockpit) -Have flown within last 2 years -Under 60 years at date of application Post info: Posted: Jan 22, 2012…

  • REF175 Alliance Air ATR42 Captains, Instructors and Examiners with Rishworth Aviation Limited

    22 Jan 2012 | 7:04 pm
    Company: Rishworth Aviation Limited Description: Contract Term: Up to 3 years renewable Location/Base: New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta or Chennai Ref #: 175 Aircraft Type: ATR 42 Minimum Requirements -100+ PIC hours on ATR42-320 -2000 total PIC hours -3 take offs and landings within the last 90 days on the ATR42-320 aircraft in either the SIM or Aircraft -Up to 64 years of age at date of joining Alliance Air Benefits Remuneration package offered including accommodation allowance, transport, medical insurance, etc... Read the full job post at FliteJobs.com Requirements: Minimum Requirements -100+…

  • REF 139: Yangtze River Express B747-400 Captains with Rishworth Aviation Limited

    22 Jan 2012 | 7:04 pm
    Company: Rishworth Aviation Limited Description: Contract Term: 3 years, renewable. Start date as soon as possible Location/Base: Commuting (Airline is Shanghai , China based) Ref #: 139 Aircraft Type: B747-400 Minimum Requirements - B747-400 type rating and experience - ICAO ATPL B747-400 PIC type rating and experience - Total time: Minimum of 5,000 hours - Total B747-400 PIC time: Minimum of 500 hours - Have had a 747-400 Sim Check within the last 6 months - Current license and B747-400 type rating - Age under 56 years at start of contract... Read the full job post at FliteJobs.com…

  • REF 141: Yangtze River Express B747-400 First Officers with Rishworth Aviation Limited

    22 Jan 2012 | 7:03 pm
    Company: Rishworth Aviation Limited Description: Contract Term: 3 years, renewable. Start date as soon as possible Location/Base: Commuting (Airline is Shanghai, China based) Ref #: 141 Aircraft Type: B747-400 Minimum Requirements - B747-400 type rating and experience - ICAO ATPL - Total time: Minimum of 3,000 hours - Total B747-400 time: Minimum of 500 FO hours - Have had a 747-400 Sim Check within the last 6 months Current license and B747-400 type rating... Read the full job post at FliteJobs.com Requirements: Minimum Requirements - B747-400 type rating and experience - ICAO ATPL - Total…
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    Jetwhine

  • Will Aviation Biofuel be New Farm Subsidy?

    Scott Spangler
    22 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm
    First thing last Monday morning I read that US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was scheduled to hold an hour-long meeting with aviation officials from Boeing, Honeywell, and United Airlines later that day at Boeing HQ. The announced agenda focused on the role of biofuels in long-term military and commercial energy needs. Reducing dependence on imported dead dinosaurs is the stated goal, and the USDA supports and promotes it because it regulates and supports the people who grow the plants and animals that eventually become jet fuel. It’s working with the Department of Energy…

  • Aviation: It’s ALWAYS About The Passengers

    Robert Mark
    19 Jan 2012 | 9:51 am
    Last Saturday was not a good day for transportation, but for once the bad news was not about aviation. An immense cruise ship — the Costa Concordia — capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the west coast of Italy where rocks near the shore sliced open the ship’s hull with Titanic-like fury. Most of the 4,200 people are accounted for and while nearly a dozen people lost their lives, any losses were needless and simply compounded by some actions of the crew. The captain told the BBC and Italian television that he believed they were sailing a few hundred meters from where the…

  • Will Army Drones Spark Interservice Rivalry?

    Scott Spangler
    11 Jan 2012 | 8:00 pm
    Wandering through a Google collection of aviation news, Combat Aviation Brigade Welcomes a New Unit, New Aircraft, grabbed my attention. I’m a dedicated rotorhead, helicopters comprise the majority of the US Army’s fleet, and I was hoping to learn about some new helo. Nope. In March, the Combat Aviation Brigade of the 1st Infantry Division (aka The Big Red One, based at Fort Riley, Kansas) is getting the Gray Eagle, an “unmanned aerial system” that will be operated and maintained by Company F. Unfamiliar with the full array of military drones, I assumed that the Gray Eagle was one of…

  • A Monkey in Our Subscription Works

    Robert Mark
    11 Jan 2012 | 11:04 am
    A college professor of mine told me a story years ago — OK … MANY years ago — about how solving one problem often creates another. Boy … did our switch from Feedburner to Mail Chimp subscriber software — not to mention my recent post about the change — gum up the subscriber works over here at Jetwhine HQ. First let me apologize to all of you who tried to resubscribe in various attempts and were faced with our monkey screwing things up. It really wasn’t supposed to be this much work. Our mail monkey has since been sent to his room without bananas to…

  • Our Monkey Speaks About Your Jetwhine Subscription

    Robert Mark
    9 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm
    In case today’s title has you wondering, don’t worry. We haven’t decided to farm our content production out to a cheap, new labor source. In 5 and a half years of writing Jetwhine, the world has continued to evolve around us although the look of Jetwhine has remained unchanged. technology has not obviously not remained static. The pace of the changes to the technology that support social media behind the scenes however, has been almost enough to make my eyes glaze over at times. And my point is what you’re probably asking about now. One item long in need of an update…
 
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    Airplane Geeks Podcast » Podcast Feed

  • Episode 182 – Alan Epstein and the Geared Turbofan Engine

    thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks)
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:11 pm
    Guest Alan Epstein is Pratt & Whitney’s Vice President of Technology & Environment. We talk about the PurePower family of geared turbofan (GTF) jet engines: how long the technology has been around, what the GTF is trying to achieve, propulsive and thermal efficiency, biofuel, technology push versus pull, and more. Alan even has his own “grill the geeks” question! The week’s aviation news: WestJet departs from past with regional plan WestJet Sees C$2 Billion Regional-Flight Market for Canada, U.S. Southwest Airlines’ new cabin design adds six extra seats…

  • Episode 181 – Craig Fuller from AOPA

    thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks)
    17 Jan 2012 | 8:10 pm
    Guest Craig Fuller is President and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). We talk about the U.S. Government proposal to charge $100 per flight for flights in controlled airspace, Representative Mike Pompeo’s America Flies petition, NextGen Air Traffic Control, EU ETS, and other topics. The week’s aviation news: White House: ‘Why we need aviation user fees’ Pompeo unveils general aviation campaign US Chamber says NextGen ATC should be ‘top priority’ David’s Aircraft of the Week is the O2U Corsair. In this week’s Australia Desk…

  • Episode 180 – Mary Kirby from APEX

    thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks)
    10 Jan 2012 | 7:53 pm
    Guest Mary Kirby is is Editor-in-Chief of the Airline Passenger Experience magazine and the APEX media platform. We talk about the current state of inflight internet connectivity, what passengers expect aboard the flight, the GoGo IPO, and why we’re going to see more announcements. Also, pressure on interior suppliers as a result of the huge numbers of narrow body orders going on the books, and how that’s delaying aircraft deliveries. We touch on airline alliance interior commonality, and the outlook for embedded IFE. Find Mary at the APEX Editor’s Blog and on Twitter as…

  • Episode 179 – Airplane Geeks Unplugged

    thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks)
    3 Jan 2012 | 8:37 pm
    In this first episode of 2012, we look back at some aviation highlights from 2011, look ahead to what we might see in 2012, and in so doing find it impossible to avoid politics and the economy. Unlike our usual episodes, this one is pretty raw and largely unedited. You can decide if you like that or not, or if you can even tell the difference. Grant McHerron and Steve Visscher from the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast drop in for a bit. David Vanderhoof kicks off his new This Week in Aviation format with an aircraft of the week: the Aermacchi MB-326. He also teaches us the meaning of the word…

  • Episode 178 – Bill English from the NTSB

    thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks)
    20 Dec 2011 | 8:36 pm
    Bill English is a commercial pilot, multi and instrument CFI, and he’s flown corporate, charter, and was an air traffic controller in Boston and NY. Bill has written for IFR Magazine and worked on procedures design and internal investigations for the FAA. Currently, Bill is a National Transportation Safety Board Investigator in Charge, in the Major Aviation Investigations Division. The week’s aviation news: With Stratolaunch project, Paul Allen makes a big bet on commercial spaceflight Boeing 737 MAX Logs First Firm Order from Launch Customer Southwest Airlines TSA chief in favor of…
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  • Video: Mixing 21st-Century Cocktails with Dave Arnold at Booker & Dax

    Paul Adams
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:51 pm
    The Red Hot Poker John Mahoney There's an inescapable showmanship inherent in pouring liquid nitrogen into a champagne flute while a cloud of vapor billows from the -321°F fluid and puffs across the bar. But the show isn't the point at Booker & Dax, a brand-new New York cocktail bar in the back of David Chang's much-loved Momofuku Ssäm Bar, where supercold nitrogen, a laboratory centrifuge, and the like are used primarily to make drinks more delicious, and secondarily to create and serve them more efficiently. Only as an occasional side effect does a swell of fog or ceiling-high gout of…

  • The Photographs of Fritz Goro, One of the Best Science Photographers of All Time

    Dan Nosowitz
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 am
    Moon Man This 1962 photo shows inventor Allyn Hazard's moon suit mockup, which carried its own food and oxygen. Fritz Goro/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images Life put together a gallery of the photographs of Fritz Goro, a German-born photographer for Life as well as Scientific American. Goro died in 1986, but was once called "the most influential photographer that science journalism (and science in general) has ever known." The photos are pretty amazing, for their subject matter and for their pure aesthetics. Check out the gallery over at Life.

  • The New York Public Library Helps You Turn 100-Year-Old Photographs Into 3-D GIFs

    Dan Nosowitz
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:30 pm
    The New York Public Library has an archive of over 40,000 historical stereographs, many well over a hundred years old. Stereographs are regular photographs, except in pairs, with the perspective very slightly different. Essentially, stereographs are what you were looking at through your ViewMaster as a kid. And now the NYPL has created a pretty amazing tool they're calling the Stereogranimator that lets users create animated 3-D GIFs from the photos in the archive. Moving the image back and forth between the two perspectives tricks the eye into seeing depth--it's kind of a lo-fi way to get…

  • How Disposable, Networked Satellites Will Democratize Space

    Jacob Ward
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    A New Standard Satoshi In 1999, professors Robert Twiggs of Stanford University and Jordi Puig-Suari of California Polytechnic State University began to standardize the satellite business. They designed a small orbital unit--a four-inch cube with little metal feet--that was wide enough for solar cells, basing their design on a plastic display box for Beanie Babies. Their "CubeSat" had enough room for a computer motherboard and a few other parts necessary to do limited experiments in space, such as monitoring weather or photographing Earth. The design would significantly lower the cost for…

  • The World's First 3-D, Free-Standing Invisibility Cloak Conceals from All Angles

    Clay Dillow
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:30 pm
    Invisible to Microwaves via IOP [PDF]In microwaves, that is The search for the perfect invisibility cloak lumbers onward, but that lumbering is starting to pick up speed. We're hearing more and more these days about metamaterials, the possibilities of time cloaking, and other such future-stuff. And today, from deep in the heart of Texas, we get another tantalizing finding: UT researchers have, for the first time, cloaked a three-dimensional object in free space. That is, no matter the angle of observation, the object was rendered invisible in 3-D. So that's pretty huge. What we generally hear…
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  • Downtown Unveils Its New Final Friday Logo

    Sonia Greteman
    19 Jan 2012 | 9:56 am
    Final Friday just took a big leap forward. This highly popular monthly art crawl has had everything going for it – but a strong identity. You can now check that off the list. The Greteman Group-designed logo made its first public appearance in today’s Wichita Eagle.  Tomorrow a press conference hosted by the Wichita Downtown Development Corporation will celebrate the new energy and promotions planned for this event –  which currently attracts about 4,000 people a month. The Thinking Behind the Mark The logo unites Final Friday’s two F’s, forming a yin-yang symbol that is both…

  • Grassroots, Word-of-Mouth Among the Most Powerful Tools in Aviation Marketing

    Jennifer Szambecki-Benninga
    13 Jan 2012 | 2:08 pm
    What can marketers and clients do when they want to spread the word about an important topic on a shoestring budget? The answer often lies in guerilla marketing, word-of-mouth and earned-media tactics. U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo recently announced www.AmericaFlies.us, a new website and online petition inviting all Americans to show their support for the general aviation industry. While the Kansas congressman is clearly interested in focusing his support around the Wichita aviation cluster, he is using the site to attract, motivate and engage pro-business audiences. He wants them to…

  • Rainbows United’s Fashion Passion: A Night of Glam, A Year of Love

    Sonia Greteman
    12 Jan 2012 | 5:33 pm
    An update and thank you from Rainbows United recently came across my desk. It announced that the nonprofit’s 8th-annual Fashion Passion fundraiser drew a record attendance – and funds. The runway show and auction – appropriately titled “Runway” – sold out more than a month in advance and generated $190,000 in revenue, a 21 percent higher return. This was our first year to provide creative for the show. We loved every minute – from working with a team eager to embrace a bold, new direction to helping elevate Fashion Passion into one of Wichita’s must-attend events. The Power of…

  • Going to School With Schedulers & Dispatchers

    Ashley Bowen Cook
    5 Jan 2012 | 1:32 pm
    Thanks to longtime client Patrick Sniffin with Signature Flight Support, my colleague Kevin Jenks and I are San Diego-bound next week. We’ll be attending our first-ever NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference, January 14-18. Patrick’s been telling us how great the conference is, and we’ve decided it’s high time we experience it ourselves. The conference includes more than 30 sessions sure to both educate and inspire. Hundreds of exhibits will keep us on the move. (We’re thinking of packing rollerblades.) It’ll also be a great time to network with other attendees – including…

  • Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: Where Nature and Art Collide in Walmart Country

    Sonia Greteman
    23 Dec 2011 | 10:56 am
      Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art If you’re thinking of visiting the new Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas – do it. Chris and I recently went on a private tour arranged by the WSU Ulrich Museum and it is, without doubt, the Midwest’s most impressive major museum. Built by Walmart heiress Alice Walton, the building was designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie. The permanent collection spans five centuries of masterworks ranging from the Colonial era to the current day. And not all the beauty’s inside. The museum’s 120-acre grounds lets…
 
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  • Aviation Articles for January 20, 2012

    Tracy
    21 Jan 2012 | 1:25 pm
    Here are some flying articles that you may have missed this week: Going to be around the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum? This is from the Washington Post. The Smithsonian Air & Space Museum is opening a new exhibit dedicated to Marine Aviation. The exhibit, called Fly Marines! The Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation: 1912-2012 opened on January 7th. It sounds like it’s a great display of Marine Aviation History. The Living Legends of Aviation Awards will be presented tonight in Beverly Hills, CA. This article is from the Sacramento Bee. I mention this, not so that you can rush…

  • Aviation Articles for January 13, 2012

    Tracy
    13 Jan 2012 | 8:55 pm
    And a happy Friday the 13th to all of you. I hope you all made it through the day with a minimum of scars. Here are some flying stories that you may have missed this week:   It flies like a Cub, but different. This is from the online edition of General Aviation News. David Nixon recently purchased a 1941 Piper J-5A Cub Coupe. This is the story of getting his ‘new’ plane back to his home field in Hubbard, OR. Fine folks and fun flying. This guy has some stories to tell. This is from The Daily Record in Wooster, OH. Bob McCarter is one of our ‘Greatest Generation”…

  • Aviation Articles for January 6, 2012

    Tracy
    7 Jan 2012 | 11:02 am
    Here are some flying stories that you may have missed this week: Museum Entry – $1.30 USD This is from the English version of China’s People’s Daily Online. The Shanghai Aviation Scientific Promotion Museum opened recently. The inside exhibits occupy a 2000 square meter area while the outside exhibits have 10,000 square meters. It sounds like they have a Cessna simulator and an Airbus A-320 simulator, both available for visitors to use for a reasonable extra fee. It was interesting to read that the museum is associated with an educational program leading to a pilot’s…

  • My How Time Flies

    Tracy
    2 Jan 2012 | 9:19 pm
    Another Happy New Year to you all. As you can see, I finally finished my website migration and theme update. I hope you find it a little easier to read. This time I automated the rotation of the aviation quotes and the random aircraft photos so you’ll see something new each time the page loads. Way back last year I flew out a couple of times for fun and have been meaning to tell you about the good times. One flight was to the Minden-Tahoe Airport (KMEV). It’s a pretty short flight (41 NM) if you go direct from Stead (KRTS), but that requires transiting the Reno Class C. They…

  • Aviation Articles for December 30, 2011

    Tracy
    30 Dec 2011 | 8:21 pm
    And here we are at the last post of the year. I have more personal posts in the works, but I am also in the process of moving this site to a new hosting account and updating the look.  There is never a lack of things to do around here. I hope all of you have a safe and sane New Year’s celebration – remember, no drinking and driving. There are always several options for getting home that don’t include putting yourself or others at risk. Here are some aviation stories that you may have missed this week: Recollections of a Navy Blimp crewman. This is from the Asbury Park…
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  • A Cessna 150 (literally) freezes on the tarmac

    John
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:13 am
    Hat tip to Sylvia from the Fear of Landing blog for finding and posting this video of a Cessna 150 that literally froze on the tarmac. According to the Youtube caption for the video: After a night of freezing rain, this is what we showed up to. Almost an inch of pure ice on almost [...] Related posts: Amazing video of how NOT to land a Cessna Citation 2 Questions from ATC should not be answered literally… Reassembling a Cessna 182RG video

  • Just how exposed are pilots to civil and criminal proceedings?

    John
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:24 am
    Its probably a good time to revisit pilot exposure to both civil and criminal proceedings in the wake of the Costa Concordia grounding off the coast of Italy. And while a guest post on the Thirty Thousand Feet blog by Michael W. Johnson, the President and CEO of Paramount Aviation Resources Group, does not mention [...] Related posts: The world’s dumbest pilots Are two pilots really needed? Three stupid mistakes that killed pilots

  • More people are searching for private jets online

    John
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:20 am
    Dan Robles has written a very interesting post on Plane Conversations about using data from Google Think Insights to determine that more and more people are searching the Internet on terms such as private jet, jet charter, jet charter cost, VIP travel etc. Specifically, here is the data that Dan found from Google Think Insights: [...] Related posts: How much income do you need to own a private jet? Want to own Lee Iacocca’s former private jet? Beginner’s Guide to Business Jets

  • Paying for flight training tips

    John
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:19 pm
    Learning how to fly and especially the actual flying time spent in the cockpit is an expensive endeavor for most pilots. Hence, a question posted by Kevin Jones on the Ask a Flight Instructor site along with the responses it generated are well worth reading. Specifically, Kevin noted that he began taking flying lessons about [...] Related posts: If you could do flight training all over again, what would you do different? How do I know if my flight training is on track? The need for a flight training individual education plan

  • Surviving after a winter plane crash

    John
    24 Jan 2012 | 1:20 am
    Alyssa Miller has recently written a great first-person account for the AOPA Pilot Blog about participating in the Surratt Winter Survival Clinic in Marion, Montana. As part of the winter survival clinic, Alyssa spent one night inside an icy fuselage and another night in a survival hut to simulate what it would be like to [...] Related posts: Preparing your plane for winter Did a crocodile cause a Congo plane crash? Proper warming procedures for winter or cold weather flying
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  • Surprise Dance on Finnair Flight to celebrate India’s Republic Day – it’s better than a flashmob!

    Shashank Nigam
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:40 pm
    Finnair has been in the news over the last few months. First, they rebranded to a new, clean livery. Then they launched the Singapore route by having an Angry Birds competition on-board, which went crazy-viral. And now, the airline that prides itself in providing the shortest flying times between India and North America has gone a step further, with a dance crew surprising passengers after boarding of a Finnair flight to Delhi to celebrate India’s Republic Day on January 26th 2012. Just imagine blonde flight attendants dancing to Bollywood tunes right after you board a flight! And…

  • The magic of delighting customers: Top 10 Wow Initiatives by Airlines and Airports

    Marco Serusi
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:52 am
    In marketing, we often talk about the value of brand associations, of being at the top of the mind of consumers and having the brand instantly connect with a feeling, memory etc. However, putting all this into practice is probably one of the hardest things in the industry. According to researchers, there can only be 3 brands in of a consumer per category… don’t believe me? A short brand-recognition exercise Let’s do a little exercise: name 3 brands of Cola. Now let me guess: The first one that you thought of was: Coca Cola? And maybe the color red? The second one was: Pepsi,…

  • Size doesn’t matter. Interview with Estonian Air CEO Tero Taskila reveals a grand vision for the future

    Shubhodeep Pal
    19 Jan 2012 | 12:23 am
    Since taking over the helm seven months ago, Estonian Air CEO Tero Taskila has been the driving force behind the airline’s makeover. But as he shares in our inaugural marketing strategy podcast, the changes that we’ve seen so far are just the beginning. Being placed in charge of a company that has been losing money since 2005 isn’t exactly the kind of dream job that most people have in mind. However Tero Taskila has always relished a good challenge. After all, the Finn, who was previously the Chief Commercial Officer of Latvian competitor airBaltic, lives by the motto: “I want to have…

  • SimpliFlying launches fortnightly Marketing Strategy podcasts for airline and airport marketers

    Shubhodeep Pal
    18 Jan 2012 | 12:32 am
    We promised we’d make the New Year exciting for you. And here we are – delivering on the promise we made! After creating quite a buzz with our revamped SimpliFlying Heroes initiative that saw almost 3000 votes pour in over just a week, we’re back with something even more exciting. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show that we’re bringing you today (and every fortnight hereon)! Today, we’re launching SimpliFlying Podcasts – a brand new product that should excite our readers, most of whom are travel marketers. Starting this Wednesday, SimpliFlying will be…

  • Introducing the newly expanded SimpliFlying team, with special focus on community engagement and airport marketing

    Shashank Nigam
    17 Jan 2012 | 6:23 pm
    SimpliFlying has become known for its thought leadership in the aviation marketing space – from our Top 10 Case Study packs to our infographics and presentations at industry conferences. And this year, we’re looking to carry on the streak with the introduction of podcasts, webinars, eBooks and a major expansion into airport marketing! To accomplish this, we need to work with great minds and it’s with great excitement and pride that I introduce to you two new members of the SimpliFlying family who have joined us recently. Marco Serusi, Valencia, Spain Marco Serusi  joined…
 
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  • Condor Partners with Discover the World Marketing in Greece and Cyprus

    Jarkko
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:35 am
    Condor, Germany’s most popular leisure airline, has partnered with Discover the World Marketing to handle its sales and marketing in Greece and Cyprus effective January 2012. According to Tobias Schnitker, Head of International Sales at Condor, “We selected Discover the World Marketing because they have such valuable industry knowledge about these two great destinations, which translates into helping us reach our full sales potential in these markets.” “We are looking forward to a long-term and close cooperation with Condor,” said Jenny Adams, CEO of Discover the…

  • Panalpina is awarded global E&P contract with BP

    Jarkko
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:33 am
    BP and Panalpina will join hands to design a best-in-class oil and gas freight forwarding supply chain. The two companies have signed a strategic services master agreement that will tap into Panalpina’s vast Oil and Gas and Panprojects experience. The scope of the multi-year agreement comprises transportation services for air, ocean, road and rail, industrial projects, freight management and other logistics services connected with the exploration and production of oil and gas.   “The agreement with BP is great news for Panalpina. We’ve gone through tough times in Oil and Gas in the…

  • SAS is Europe’s most punctual airline for third year in a row

    Jarkko
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:32 am
    Scandinavian Airlines has officially been named Europe’s most punctual airline, for the third year in a row, by the independent source Flightstats. SAS was also the world’s third most punctual airline after Japanese airlines ANA and JAL. For 2011, 88.22% of all SAS flights arrived on time. “We are very pleased to once again be named Europe’s most punctual airline and remain Europe’s most reliable airline for the third year in a row. All our employees, both on the ground and in the air, do their utmost every day to ensure that every flight meet our…

  • New Surface Management Tool Reduces Ground Delays for US Airways Customers

    Jarkko
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:13 am
    US Airways has selected defense and security company Saab AB subsidiary Saab Sensis Corporation’s Aerobahn® airport surface management system for use at its three hubs located at the Charlotte-Douglas (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airports (PHX).  Saab Sensis Aerobahn will provide US Airways with precise, real-time visibility of all ground operations with a suite of tools that improves operational efficiency, reliability and customer convenience. “Saab Sensis Aerobahn will help us provide better service for our customers by giving us real-time…

  • Allied Air Extends Contract for Two World Airways MD-11 Freighters

    Jarkko
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:08 am
    World Airways has extended its cooperation with Allied Air Cargo for the lease of two MD-11F aircraft beginning in January 2012 for service between Europe and various cities in Africa. World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings Inc., began operating aircraft for Allied Air in October 2008. “Allied Air Cargo and World Airways have built up a strong commercial relationship over the last three years and I am pleased that we are extending this cooperation with a multiple-year agreement,” said Brian Bauer, Chief Commercial Officer for Global Aviation Holdings. “World…
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  • A Cessna 150 (literally) freezes on the tarmac

    John
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:13 am
    Hat tip to Sylvia from the Fear of Landing blog for finding and posting this video of a Cessna 150 that literally froze on the tarmac. According to the Youtube caption for the video: After a night of freezing rain, this is what we showed up to. Almost an inch of pure ice on almost [...] Related posts: Amazing video of how NOT to land a Cessna Citation 2 Questions from ATC should not be answered literally… Reassembling a Cessna 182RG video

  • Just how exposed are pilots to civil and criminal proceedings?

    John
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:24 am
    Its probably a good time to revisit pilot exposure to both civil and criminal proceedings in the wake of the Costa Concordia grounding off the coast of Italy. And while a guest post on the Thirty Thousand Feet blog by Michael W. Johnson, the President and CEO of Paramount Aviation Resources Group, does not mention [...] Related posts: The world’s dumbest pilots Are two pilots really needed? Three stupid mistakes that killed pilots

  • More people are searching for private jets online

    John
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:20 am
    Dan Robles has written a very interesting post on Plane Conversations about using data from Google Think Insights to determine that more and more people are searching the Internet on terms such as private jet, jet charter, jet charter cost, VIP travel etc. Specifically, here is the data that Dan found from Google Think Insights: [...] Related posts: How much income do you need to own a private jet? Want to own Lee Iacocca’s former private jet? Beginner’s Guide to Business Jets

  • Paying for flight training tips

    John
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:19 pm
    Learning how to fly and especially the actual flying time spent in the cockpit is an expensive endeavor for most pilots. Hence, a question posted by Kevin Jones on the Ask a Flight Instructor site along with the responses it generated are well worth reading. Specifically, Kevin noted that he began taking flying lessons about [...] Related posts: If you could do flight training all over again, what would you do different? How do I know if my flight training is on track? The need for a flight training individual education plan

  • Surviving after a winter plane crash

    John
    24 Jan 2012 | 1:20 am
    Alyssa Miller has recently written a great first-person account for the AOPA Pilot Blog about participating in the Surratt Winter Survival Clinic in Marion, Montana. As part of the winter survival clinic, Alyssa spent one night inside an icy fuselage and another night in a survival hut to simulate what it would be like to [...] Related posts: Preparing your plane for winter Did a crocodile cause a Congo plane crash? Proper warming procedures for winter or cold weather flying
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  • Ryanair – more than 150 new routes in 2012

    Slawomir Budziak
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:30 am
    After having been busy expanding to the Spanish and Italian market, the Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair is ready to enter Eastern-Europe more vigorously. Ryanair serves a significant number of airports in the eastern part of the continent but as Michael O’Leary reveals, this is only the foretaste of the airline’s East-European growth. Recently CEO of [...]

  • 75 US cities now available in the trip planner Tripomatic

    Slawomir Budziak
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:04 am
    Have you already tried out the new trip planner Tripomatic? If no, then it is about time because it is the best trip planning tool out there and moreover, it is completely free. Now you have yet another good reason to enhance your travelling experience by means of Tripomatic – its repertoire of destinations has [...]

  • Iberia’s new low-cost airline & pilot strike

    Slawomir Budziak
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:10 am
    The flag carrier of Spain, Iberia, has announced date of the inaugural flight of its new low-cost subdivision. Iberia Express commences flights on March 25, 2012. Although the establishing of the new low-cost subsidiary is seen upon as a necessary step for Iberia to be able to compete with such low-budget airlines as Vueling, the [...]

  • Vueling to add new Barcelona flights

    Slawomir Budziak
    23 Jan 2012 | 5:07 am
    While Iberia permanently deals with stike threat, another Iberian carrier – the low-cost airline Vueling is continuously expanding. Recently Vueling annouced good news concerning its base in Barcelona. Its flights network from Barcelona will be extended with around 20 new routes reaching the number of 70 destinations in the summer schedule. Let us have a [...]

  • Air New Zealand check-in

    Slawomir Budziak
    19 Jan 2012 | 5:10 am
    Howdy, flyers. Today in our informative series about the check-in options offered by various low-cost airlines and traditional carriers, we are going to have a look at Air New Zealand. Most of you are getting used to checking in online to save time. It may therefore come as a surprise that this big airline does [...]
 
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  • Are EMS Helicopters Safe?

    JetAviator7
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:09 pm
    Recently there was an EMS helicopter accident involving the Mayo Clinic where there was an early morning flight to procure an organ for transplant to save a patients life. 3 people died in the crash including a cardiovascular surgeon, a procurement technician and a pilot. Fire destroyed almost 90% of the helicopter which means the [...]This is a blog post from All Things Aviation where you can find aviator sunglasses and other pilot supplies, along with interesting articles about aviation. Related posts: Are Helicopters Safe? “Dangerous Duty: Landing Helicopters on Hospital Roofs”…

  • Where Have All the Pilots Gone? Is There Really a Pilot Shortage?

    JetAviator7
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:15 pm
    Ever since I got serious about flying and got my Commercial Pilot’s license with Instrument Rating I have heard the lament that there is a “pilot shortage” coming. Many years have passed since that time as I continued to build experience, acquire an ATP pilot certificate and several type ratings. Let me tell you a [...]This is a blog post from All Things Aviation where you can find aviator sunglasses and other pilot supplies, along with interesting articles about aviation. Related posts: The Smothers Brothers Are NOT Pilots Pilot Harrison Ford Helps Promote General Aviation…

  • Why Are Student Pilot Success Rates So Abysmal?

    JetAviator7
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:16 am
    Over the weekend the Sport Aviation Expo took place in Sebring, Florida providing for some interesting news for those of us interested in flying and aviation. These events are usually well attended by representatives from the FAA, and this one was no exception. As always there is news to be had, and one of the [...]This is a blog post from All Things Aviation where you can find aviator sunglasses and other pilot supplies, along with interesting articles about aviation. Related posts: Student Pilot Finds Sky Is the Limit Where Have All the Student Pilots Gone? Success

  • General Aviation User Fees

    JetAviator7
    21 Jan 2012 | 3:35 am
    Apparently someone has to pay for President Obama to fly in that government Boeing 747, and he needs to reduce the budget deficit so he is coming after all of us “fat cats”. Oh, you didn’t know that you are a “fat cat”? Well, you own or rent airplanes and fly around the skies in [...]This is a blog post from All Things Aviation where you can find aviator sunglasses and other pilot supplies, along with interesting articles about aviation. Related posts: Is General Aviation Really in Peril Today? Obama Proposes Some Aviation Taxes and Direct User Charges General…

  • How Good Are Your Aviation Headsets?

    JetAviator7
    19 Jan 2012 | 4:14 pm
    We have all heard about noise cancelling aviation headsets known as ANR headsets and passive aviation headsets known as PNR headsets. One way or another the goal is to cancel out or block noise inside the cockpit so that pilots can communicate safely and clearly with ground controls as they conduct their flights. In the [...]This is a blog post from All Things Aviation where you can find aviator sunglasses and other pilot supplies, along with interesting articles about aviation. Related posts: Aviation Headsets
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  • 75 US cities now available in the trip planner Tripomatic

    WhichAirline.com
    25 Jan 2012 | 3:07 am
    From now on you can use Tripomatic to plan your trip to 75 US cities. Tripomatic is a new service for all savvy travellers enabling them to plan the perfect trip quickly and easily.

  • Deals of the week – cheap flights from US

    WhichAirline.com
    19 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm
    Howdy? Do you need to brighten up your January? No worries we have something for you – a handful of seats up for grabs. Read further to find out what is on the menu this time.

  • Deals of the week – flights from US

    WhichAirline.com
    5 Jan 2012 | 9:14 am
    Welcome to New Year's first edition of «Deals of the week». We hope this year will bring you a lot of fascinating trips to dreamt-of places. Today on the menu – the hot Australia, the Hawaiian paradise and the evergreen European tourist magnet – Italy.

  • New Year's special – watch funny video on airport security

    WhichAirline.com
    30 Dec 2011 | 7:16 am
    On a day like this – between the Christmas rush and the frenzy of New Year's eve – we all need something to relax to. Can there be something more relaxing that a hilarious video on something as frustrating as airport security? The video comes from the famous and irreverent Australian comedy show «The Chaser’s War on Everything».

  • Ryanair: Shocking revelations about social dumping & tax evasion. Video!

    WhichAirline.com
    14 Dec 2011 | 8:42 am
    When asked what is the controversial about the low-cost airline Rynair, most travellers would point out the hidden fees-business, charging passengers for everything apart for oxygen or the dubious PR-style of Ryanair's Michael O'Leary.
 
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  • Social Flights As Economic Enabler

    Dan Robles
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:36 pm
    As such, every job that an economic development office creates in aviation, can potentially return 500,000 - 1,000,000 dollars in value to a community. If a community is going to "buy jobs" with their taxes, they should buy aviation jobs.

  • Start-up Social Flights Predicts Cooperation With Airlines

    Dan Robles
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:09 pm
    The ability to absorb volatility in the Commercial Airline industry using private and public charter service is an important asset to commercial airlines, private carriers, and most importantly, the traveling public. Social Flights predicts that the Commercial Carriers will soon see the benefit of cooperating with private capacity using the social aggregation tools of Social Flights.

  • The Data Will Set You Free

    admin
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:52 am
    A quick stroll through the transportation department bureau of statistics is truly revealing. The airline industry is methodologically reducing capacity AND increasing profits. This does not make sense – how can any product sell less and make more?

  • Time Value Experience Is The New Luxury

    Dan Robles
    24 Jan 2012 | 2:17 pm
    Social Flight is capable and available to serve any community provide operations in public charter and private charter of modern turbine aircraft. We have a growing clientele of vacation and resort communities banding together and taking control of the tourist experience instead of depending on outside airlines, charter operators, or tour organizers to do it for them. Make the "Time Value Experience" your Brand image and make Social Flights your airline.

  • 2012 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference – After Words

    Jon Anne Doty
    23 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Well, the 2012 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference is over; so, now let’s talk about it. We’ll do a little Monday morning quarterbacking over some coffee.
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  • Red Tails Review

    Chris Findley
    22 Jan 2012 | 9:47 pm
    My 10-year-old son, Aidan, has been excited about the release of “Red Tails” almost as much as me.  It’s funny because of my 2 boys, he’s the one who seems least interested in aviation.  I think the lure for him was a.) he recognized the Lucasfilm logo and knows that he made Star Wars (one of his favorite movies) and b.) he was excited to see a “grown up film about war and stuff.”  Whatever his reasoning, mine was much more transparent. I was excited for yet another movie that turned audiences thoughts and eyes toward the sky and brought to the forefront…

  • When Should I take the Written Test?

    Chris Findley
    11 Jan 2012 | 8:59 pm
    This has come up a good bit recently among my flight students and it is a common question among all student pilots.  Besides your flight and ground training, there are 3 major hurdles in earning your private certificate- the written, the oral, and the flight test.  The first big step is the written exam.  It consists of 60 multiple-choice questions taken from the over 700 questions in the FAA test question bank.  I’ve found that my student’s approach to the written comes in 2 camps: 1.) The lions and 2.)The turtles. The Lion’s attack the written material with gusto. …

  • Episode 25 | Interview with Student Pilot Todd Middlebrooks

    Chris Findley
    28 Dec 2011 | 10:30 am
    Subscribe at iTunes In this podcast  I’m excited to introduce you to my friend Todd Middlebrooks of Carrollton, GA.  Todd runs a fantastic sight over at www.pilottodd.com where he is journaling and posting some great videos of his journey toward his Private Pilot certificate.  We talk about how he got into flying, what he has enjoyed the most and what it’s like to learn in a 1960 Piper Tri-Pacer.  (We don’t need no stinking glass cockpits!  Ha!)  I hope you enjoy this interview and be sure to visit his site. Todd’s Website The NFlightCam Todd Mentions:…

  • mFC Podcast passes 25,000 for 2011!

    Chris Findley
    17 Dec 2011 | 9:51 pm
    Wow!  A year ago, this site and the podcast were still just an idea.  And today, the podcast download count passed 25,000!  I’m still in awe of the response and very thankful to everyone who listens.  This is why I do this…to be able to encourage and teach and assist you in becoming a safe and proficient pilot (I know, you hear that on almost every podcast!)  Please keep listening and spread the word to others you think might be interested.  If you have ideas for shows, topics you’d like to hear addressed or people you think would make great interviews, please email…

  • Episode 024 | The Uncomfortable Slip

    Chris Findley
    17 Dec 2011 | 9:49 am
      Subscribe at iTunes In this week’s episode I read an email I received from a listener who was uncomfortable doing slips.  I unpack a little about the maneuver, why it feels awkward, and how to overcome the hesitation in doing them.  I also spend a couple of minutes encouraging you to go after the written exam and not put it off.  The written, while far from a perfect assessment, does just by the process help you learn many concepts.  To me, there is great benefit in getting this test out of the way early in training–I prefer around the solo stage to have a student ready…
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  • Are EMS Helicopters Safe?

    JetAviator7
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:09 pm
    Recently there was an EMS helicopter accident involving the Mayo Clinic where there was an early morning flight to procure an organ for transplant to save a patients life. 3 people died in the crash including a cardiovascular surgeon, a procurement technician and a pilot. Fire destroyed almost 90% of the helicopter which means the [...]This is a blog post from All Things Aviation where you can find aviator sunglasses and other pilot supplies, along with interesting articles about aviation. Related posts: Are Helicopters Safe? “Dangerous Duty: Landing Helicopters on Hospital Roofs”…

  • Where Have All the Pilots Gone? Is There Really a Pilot Shortage?

    JetAviator7
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:15 pm
    Ever since I got serious about flying and got my Commercial Pilot’s license with Instrument Rating I have heard the lament that there is a “pilot shortage” coming. Many years have passed since that time as I continued to build experience, acquire an ATP pilot certificate and several type ratings. Let me tell you a [...]This is a blog post from All Things Aviation where you can find aviator sunglasses and other pilot supplies, along with interesting articles about aviation. Related posts: The Smothers Brothers Are NOT Pilots Pilot Harrison Ford Helps Promote General Aviation…

  • Why Are Student Pilot Success Rates So Abysmal?

    JetAviator7
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:16 am
    Over the weekend the Sport Aviation Expo took place in Sebring, Florida providing for some interesting news for those of us interested in flying and aviation. These events are usually well attended by representatives from the FAA, and this one was no exception. As always there is news to be had, and one of the [...]This is a blog post from All Things Aviation where you can find aviator sunglasses and other pilot supplies, along with interesting articles about aviation. Related posts: Student Pilot Finds Sky Is the Limit Where Have All the Student Pilots Gone? Success

  • General Aviation User Fees

    JetAviator7
    21 Jan 2012 | 3:35 am
    Apparently someone has to pay for President Obama to fly in that government Boeing 747, and he needs to reduce the budget deficit so he is coming after all of us “fat cats”. Oh, you didn’t know that you are a “fat cat”? Well, you own or rent airplanes and fly around the skies in [...]This is a blog post from All Things Aviation where you can find aviator sunglasses and other pilot supplies, along with interesting articles about aviation. Related posts: Is General Aviation Really in Peril Today? Obama Proposes Some Aviation Taxes and Direct User Charges General…

  • How Good Are Your Aviation Headsets?

    JetAviator7
    19 Jan 2012 | 4:14 pm
    We have all heard about noise cancelling aviation headsets known as ANR headsets and passive aviation headsets known as PNR headsets. One way or another the goal is to cancel out or block noise inside the cockpit so that pilots can communicate safely and clearly with ground controls as they conduct their flights. In the [...]This is a blog post from All Things Aviation where you can find aviator sunglasses and other pilot supplies, along with interesting articles about aviation. Related posts: Aviation Headsets
 
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  • Open Line Friday – Warbird Radio LIVE! – 10am (EASTERN)

    Matt
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:16 pm
    FRIDAY – Matt’s taking your calls during Warbird Radio LIVE!  Call in and share what’s going on in your hangar or workshop.  The studio contact information is posted below.  Operators are standing by…   Thanks for tuning in! STUDIO LINE:  478.787.4768 SKYPE: warbirdradio EMAIL:  matt@warbirdradio.com

  • Bomber Gas – The Warbird Rescue Hour! – Thursday – 8pm (EASTERN)

    Matt
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:51 pm
    WARBIRD RADIO – Tune this Thursday night at 8PM (EASTERN) as the Warbird Recue guys talk with Jason Scott from The Bomber Restaurant.  Jason will be announcing some big plans for the B-17G ”Lacy Lady” that has been a piece of roadside Americana since 1947.  Also be sure to tune in to have a shot to win a Lacy Lady T-shirt! QUICK LINK:  [...]

  • The Plastic Scale Modeling Hour – Perspectives – LHS Owner – Episode #9

    Gerald Voigt
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    WARBIRD RADIO – To give some Perspective of what its like on the opposite side of the counter, my guest this week on The Plastic Scale Modeling Hour is a local hobby shop owner. Joining me is Bob Mazza, owner of a Hobby Town USA franchise located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He’ll share what the challenges [...]

  • WIX Warbird Weekly LIVE! – Wednesday – 8pm (EASTERN)

    Matt
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:01 pm
    WARBIRD RADIO – Ryan and Zane are back with an all new WIX Warbird Weekly LIVE!  Tune in this Wednesday evening at 8pm (EASTERN) for all the latest news from the Warbird Information Exchange. QUICK LINK:  Warbird Information Exchange STUDIO LINE:  478.787.4768 SKYPE:  warbirdradio EMAIL:  info@warbirdradio.com

  • Thursday’s Big Preview Show – Warbird Radio LIVE! – 10am (EASTERN)

    Matt
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
    THURSDAY – Matt welcomes Hawkeye and Chris Henry on the show to talk about their big shows coming up later tonight.  Tune in this morning and find out how you can take home some great prizes just by tuning in this evening.  The fun starts at 10am (EASTERN) right here on Warbird Radio LIVE! STUDIO [...]
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    anna.aero - Airline network news & analysis

  • Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary – the award-winning interview

    anna.aero
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:22 am
    anna.aero’s Editor unexpectedly got the chance to have a one-on-one chat in Budapest with Ryanair’s flamboyant CEO. So we gave him an award in recognition of his airline’s contribution to new route development, and in return he gave us some insight into Ryanair’s current network strategy, the impact of volatile fuel prices, and why the airline has returned to Budapest. By Ralph Anker, editor anna.aero, in Budapest At the invitation of Budapest Airport, anna.aero attended yesterday’s announcement of five new routes marking Ryanair’s return to the city after an…

  • Cirrus Airlines ceases operations; seven regional niche routes lost

    anna.aero
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:22 am
    Times are tough for regional airlines in Germany. Former Lufthansa partner Cirrus Airlines grounded its fleet last Friday. How many aircraft and of what type were grounded? Which routes was it serving and which German airports will feel particular pain at the airline’s decision? The latest victim of high fuel prices and a weakened economy in combination with the German aviation tax is that the German regional airline Cirrus Airlines ceased operations at the end of last week and has filed for bankruptcy. The airline, headquartered in Saarbrücken on the German border to France, has now…

  • Turkey’s airports report traffic growth of 14.2% in 2011; Turkish Airlines’ passengers up 12%, Pegasus up 32%

    anna.aero
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:22 am
    Turkey’s air transport market is going from strength to strength. Airport traffic is booming and its two major airlines are both reporting double-digit growth. But which two airports have swopped places in the top 12 rankings? And which airlines have already announced what new routes to and from Turkey this summer? Recently published government statistics show that Turkey’s airports handled over 117 million passengers last year, an increase of over 14% on the figures for 2010. This represents growth of some 47 million passengers in just four years. Since 2007, when the…

  • Air Malta facing increasing competition from Ryanair; passenger numbers down 4% in 2011 on 12 Airbus fleet

    anna.aero
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:22 am
    How have Air Malta’s passenger numbers developed in recent years, and how seasonal is demand to and from the Mediterranean island. Which are its leading city and country markets? How much of a challenge does Ryanair represent and what have been Air Malta’s key network developments this winter? Air Malta, the national airline of the Mediterranean island of Malta, operates a fleet of 12 narrowbody Airbus aircraft; seven A320s and five A319s. In recent years, the airline has transported between 1.6 and 1.7 million passengers per annum, with passenger numbers in 2011 expected to be…

  • New airline routes launched (17 – 23 January 2012)

    anna.aero
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:22 am
    Ahead of the major travel holiday the Chinese New Year, five of this week’s 17 new routes are across the Taiwan Strait. But which low-cost airline launched a new route to Baghdad? Which airline now connects two Scandinavian capital airports? And which is the next country market for fast-growing Pegasus Airlines of Turkey? The rest of this week’s new routes
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    What's Happening at Big South Fork Airpark

  • Fly-In Lunch, January 28th

    admin
    12 Jan 2012 | 7:44 am
    Come join us at Big South Fork Airpark for a Fly-In lunch on January 28th. A complementary lunch will be served with all the fixin’s from 11-2pm. Call or email Bill Armstrong to RSVP and for hangar reservations, (423) 286-2727 or sales@bsfairpark.com. Lunch is complementary but we will be accepting donations for our local Boys and Girls Club.

  • Spring Adventure Weekends

    admin
    11 Jan 2012 | 9:15 am
    Start planning for our Spring Adventure Weekends on March 10-11 or 17-18. Adventure Weekends are a great way to fly in and see everything the Airpark has to offer. Sit by the fire and chat with one of our residents or let our guide Rick take you through the National River and Recreation Area. Come spend an afternoon at the Airpark or the weekend exploring the surroundings. Lodging, meals and activities are included. Space is limited so sign up TODAY! Call for more details (877) BSF-PARK or email sales@bsfairpark.com.

  • New Home Available For Purchase

    admin
    6 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    This 2696 sq/ft custom home package is currently under construction on homesite 13. This beautiful mountain cottage is planned for a large outdoor fire place, indoor fireplace, lots of decks, hardwood floors, custom cabinets, natural stone tile showers, granite counter tops as well as a T-Hangar. The homesite features 2.3 acres with lots of beautiful hardwoods. For details call (877) BSF-PARK, email us at sales@bsfairpark.com.

  • U.S. Sport Aviation EXPO

    admin
    3 Jan 2012 | 12:05 pm
    U.S. Sport Aviation EXPO in Sebring set records for attendance and traffic according to organizers. The weather was perfect and for 2 hours on sat, Sebring was one of the busiest airports in the nation. We would like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth and are looking forward to seeing all the folks we met at the show here at Big South Fork Airpark! Click Here for more information.

  • Want to keep more of your money?

    admin
    1 Jan 2012 | 2:31 pm
    NO STATE EARNED INCOME TAX. NO PROPERTY TAX ON YOUR PLANE. LOW REAL ESTATE TAXES. Come enjoy Tennessee’s high quality of life and its low cost of living. According to ACCRA Tennessee’s cost of living is 10% less than the national average. This means that on average, food, housing, groceries, transporation, utilities and health care are far below the national average. For example, the property tax on homesite #2 for 2010 was $344.66! For more information call us at (877) BSF-PARK or email sales@bsfairpark.com.
 
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    Plane Nation

  • Australian aircraft engineers have called for the global fleet of Airbus A380 super-jumbos to be inspected immediately for safety

    Braniff
    7 Jan 2012 | 4:41 pm
    Australian aircraft engineers have called for the global fleet of Airbus A380 super-jumbos to be inspected immediately for safety after tiny cracks were found in wing parts of some planes operated by Singapore Airlines and Qantas. “There is no way on God’s earth that I would be waiting four years to inspect them,” Paul Cousins, the federal president of the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association, told a New Zealand news organisation. Airbus spokesman Stefan Schaffrath has issued an e-mail statement confirming that minor cracks were found on “non-critical…

  • Airbus has started joining the first 21 m long front fuselage section for the A350 XWB

    Braniff
    2 Jan 2012 | 12:19 am
    Airbus has started joining the first 21 m long front fuselage section for the A350 XWB.  This phase will continue over the coming weeks, and once completed, the front fuselage will be transported to the A350 XWB Final Assembly Line in Toulouse. It will be the first major section of the A350 XWB to enter the final assembly line. The front fuselage is destined for the A350 XWB static test airframe – the first A350 XWB to be assembled. It will be followed closely by the first ‘flyable’ airframe for MSN1, one of the five flight test aircraft Airbus will build. The static airframe…

  • Boeing Delivers the 7,000th 737

    Braniff
    16 Dec 2011 | 3:25 pm
    Last week Airbus delivered their 7,000th aircraft and today Boeing delivered their 7,000th 737 to Dubai-based flydubai. The airplane is flydubai’s 14th Next-Generation 737-800 with the new Boeing Sky Interior. The Boeing 737 is the best-selling commercial jetliner of all time with total orders exceeding 9,300 airplanes, including orders for the new 737 MAX. Similar Posts:April 4, 2011 -- FAA asks airlines to check all older Boeing 737 aircraft after the Southwest Airlines Incident.September 10, 2010 -- Boeing weighs its options for replacing the 737September 4, 2010 -- Boeing forecasts…

  • Airbus delivered today its 7,000th aircraft, an A321, to US Airways

    Braniff
    13 Dec 2011 | 12:14 pm
    Airbus delivered today its 7,000th aircraft, an A321, to US Airways – the airline that operates the largest fleet of Airbus aircraft in the world – from the Airbus facility in Hamburg, Germany. This milestone comes just two years after the delivery of Airbus’ 6,000th aircraft which underlines the continued vibrancy of the commercial aviation sector and the market’s clear vote for eco-efficient aircraft. The 1,000th Airbus delivery was an A340-300 that went to Air France in 1993, nineteen years after the first Airbus aircraft was delivered – an A300B2 also to Air France, in 1974. The…

  • Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i set for pre-delivery

    Braniff
    5 Dec 2011 | 12:10 pm
    Boeing Press release for Boeing 747-8i. Boeing and Lufthansa are fast approaching the next major milestone on the 747-8 Intercontinental program with the start of pre-delivery testing of the new airplane at Lufthansa’s main operations base at Frankfurt Airport from Dec. 6 to Dec. 9. Lufthansa will conduct a number of tests to help ensure a smooth integration of the newest member of the 747 family into Lufthansa operations. Lufthansa maintenance and engineering personnel will rehearse ground-handling processes for the 747-8 Intercontinental within the airline’s facilities and on…
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    SimpliFlying

  • Surprise Dance on Finnair Flight to celebrate India’s Republic Day – it’s better than a flashmob!

    Shashank Nigam
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:40 pm
    Finnair has been in the news over the last few months. First, they rebranded to a new, clean livery. Then they launched the Singapore route by having an Angry Birds competition on-board, which went crazy-viral. And now, the airline that prides itself in providing the shortest flying times between India and North America has gone a step further, with a dance crew surprising passengers after boarding of a Finnair flight to Delhi to celebrate India’s Republic Day on January 26th 2012. Just imagine blonde flight attendants dancing to Bollywood tunes right after you board a flight! And…

  • The magic of delighting customers: Top 10 Wow Initiatives by Airlines and Airports

    Marco Serusi
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:52 am
    In marketing, we often talk about the value of brand associations, of being at the top of the mind of consumers and having the brand instantly connect with a feeling, memory etc. However, putting all this into practice is probably one of the hardest things in the industry. According to researchers, there can only be 3 brands in of a consumer per category… don’t believe me? A short brand-recognition exercise Let’s do a little exercise: name 3 brands of Cola. Now let me guess: The first one that you thought of was: Coca Cola? And maybe the color red? The second one was: Pepsi,…

  • Size doesn’t matter. Interview with Estonian Air CEO Tero Taskila reveals a grand vision for the future

    Shubhodeep Pal
    19 Jan 2012 | 12:23 am
    Since taking over the helm seven months ago, Estonian Air CEO Tero Taskila has been the driving force behind the airline’s makeover. But as he shares in our inaugural marketing strategy podcast, the changes that we’ve seen so far are just the beginning. Being placed in charge of a company that has been losing money since 2005 isn’t exactly the kind of dream job that most people have in mind. However Tero Taskila has always relished a good challenge. After all, the Finn, who was previously the Chief Commercial Officer of Latvian competitor airBaltic, lives by the motto: “I want to have…

  • SimpliFlying launches fortnightly Marketing Strategy podcasts for airline and airport marketers

    Shubhodeep Pal
    18 Jan 2012 | 12:32 am
    We promised we’d make the New Year exciting for you. And here we are – delivering on the promise we made! After creating quite a buzz with our revamped SimpliFlying Heroes initiative that saw almost 3000 votes pour in over just a week, we’re back with something even more exciting. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show that we’re bringing you today (and every fortnight hereon)! Today, we’re launching SimpliFlying Podcasts – a brand new product that should excite our readers, most of whom are travel marketers. Starting this Wednesday, SimpliFlying will be…

  • Introducing the newly expanded SimpliFlying team, with special focus on community engagement and airport marketing

    Shashank Nigam
    17 Jan 2012 | 6:23 pm
    SimpliFlying has become known for its thought leadership in the aviation marketing space – from our Top 10 Case Study packs to our infographics and presentations at industry conferences. And this year, we’re looking to carry on the streak with the introduction of podcasts, webinars, eBooks and a major expansion into airport marketing! To accomplish this, we need to work with great minds and it’s with great excitement and pride that I introduce to you two new members of the SimpliFlying family who have joined us recently. Marco Serusi, Valencia, Spain Marco Serusi  joined…
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    The Blue Side Up

  • Aqua Flyers

    junkie
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:57 pm
    I ran across this the other day on Youtube and it turns out that this is a friend of ours over at Aqua Flyers.  Most aviators take aviation for granted and another day out flying, is really no big deal.   However its funny to see the reaction of others as they view aviation.  It is [...]

  • The Saab 340 Offers Unparalled Versatility With Its Passenger, Cargo, VIP And Military Configurations

    junkie
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:09 pm
    The Saab 340 is a highly versatile two-engine turboprop that was one of the pioneers in the 30-seat turboprop class. New production stopped in the late 90s due to slow sales, but it continues to be used by many airlines across the world. The Saab 340 was originally the result of a collaboration between Fairchild [...]

  • What It is Like To Work for American Eagle Airlines

    junkie
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:07 pm
    This is a great video that highlights several positions with American Eagle Airlines.  If you are thinking about making the airlines a goal for you, you may enjoy this video.  It is well done because it is like talking to several different people and getting there opinions about the airline business.

  • Slide Training

    junkie
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:05 pm

  • Ameriflight

    junkie
    24 Jan 2012 | 6:41 am
    Ameriflight is a specialist in cargo flying under Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Its headquarters is in Burbank, California. The carrier employs about 600 people and provides services in 30 US states as well as limited international coverage. Ameriflight operates short-range feeder routes to smaller communities to provide them with connections to centralized [...]
 
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